Share the Road CT: Pedestrian
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Pedestrians need to be careful of all vehicles
and never take chances. |
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| Walk on Sdewalks |
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Walk on sidewalks and in crosswalks whenever possible.
By law, pedestrians may not walk along or upon a roadway
where a sidewalk is provided
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If sidewalks are not available, walk as far to the side of the road
as you safely can facing traffic – this allows you to see cars
coming at you rather than having them approach you from behind
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Obey traffic lights and walk signals.
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Remember that trucks and buses make wide turns and
occasionally run up onto the corner of the sidewalk,
so it is important for you to be alert and be prepared to move back if necessary
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| Make Yourself Visible |
- Dress to be seen
- Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially when walking at night
- Carry a flashlight if you have one
- As a pedestrian, you are not always visible to drivers;
especially for large truck and bus drivers |
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| Stopping Distances |
Use caution when crossing intersections and streets
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You may think vehicles will stop for you,
but they may not see you or even be able to stop Remember, some vehicles, such as trucks,
need much more space to stop than passenger vehicles
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| Know Your No-Zones |
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Be careful of the blind spots, or No-Zones, around cars, trucks, and buses
when walking near or around them, and
never walk behind a car or a truck that is backing up
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Always assume the driver does not know that you are there and
that it is up to you to stay safe
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